Herbed Chicken Burgers with Spicy Green Goddess Sauce
These juicy Herbed Chicken Burgers are topped with melty white cheddar and are slathered with a spicy homemade green goddess sauce. They're simple to make and great with a side of chips, fries, or mixed greens.
Equipment
- Immersion Blender
Ingredients
Spicy Green Goddess Sauce:
- 1 cup (240 g) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 jalapeño roughly chopped
- 1 cup (36 g) fresh parsley packed
- ½ cup (18 g) fresh basil packed
- ½ cup (19 g) fresh dill packed
- 2 tbsp (10 g) chopped chives
- 1 tbsp capers
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
Herbed Chicken Patties:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground chicken
- ¾ cup (180 g) ricotta cheese we use full-fat
- ½ cup (36 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (18 g) fresh parsley packed, finely chopped
- ¼ cup (10 g) fresh dill packed, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon about 1 packed tsp
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
For the Burgers:
- 6 slices white cheddar
- 6 brioche buns
- Sliced red onions
- Butter lettuce
Instructions
- To make the green goddess sauce, add all the ingredients to a tall mixing cup and use an immersion blender to blend everything until well combined. Set aside in the fridge while you make the burgers.
- To make the herbed chicken patties, add all the ingredients (minus the olive oil) to a large bowl and mix with your hands until well combined (we recommend gloves since the mixture is on the stickier side).
- Divide the meat into 6 equal portions then shape and flatten them into 4-inch (10 cm) diameter patties. Set them on a large plate or a baking sheet.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Working in batches, add the patties and cook for 6 minutes on each side or until well browned and cooked through to 165°F or 74°C.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Place a lid over top and keep covered for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Place the cooked patties on a small baking sheet*(see notes).
- Build your burgers by adding a generous spoonful of spicy green goddess sauce to the bottom half of your toasted bun. Top with the chicken patty, red onion, and lettuce. Add more sauce to the top bun then close and enjoy!
Notes
- Cooking the chicken patties: If you have a toaster oven, place the cooked patties inside and turn on the warm setting with the temperature set at 200°F (93°C). If not, you can preheat your oven to the same temperature and keep the patties in there to stay warm while you cook the remaining ones.
- The sauce makes roughly 15 fl oz or 450 ml. If you have some leftover, you can use it for just about anything like on top of a salad or use it as a dipping sauce.
- Freeze any leftover patties in a bag or container with parchment paper in between each one to prevent sticking.
- Recipe adapted from The Palatable Life.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 burger | Calories: 748kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 45g | Sodium: 1142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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